NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GERARDO MARTINEZ No.: 25PR00619
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: GERARDO MARTINEZ
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JOSEFINA RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): JOSEFINA RODRIGUEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 5/07/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 2/26/2026 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Josefina Rodriguez Martinez; 30 Plumas Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117; 805-280-93117
Published: Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KANDARP G. OZA No.: 26PR00136
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: KANDARP G. OZA
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: IVA K. OZA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): IVA K. OZA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 5/21/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Probate
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/23/2026 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Iva K. Oza; 210 Crownhill Court, Ventura, CA 93003; 561-504-3709
Published: Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.
NOTICE OF PETITION
TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF:
PHILIP JOHN ERO
FRANCHINI
CASE NO. 26PR00156
To all heirs, beneficiaries,
creditors, contingent creditors,
and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the
WILL or estate, or both of
PHILIP JOHN ERO
FRANCHINI.
A PETITION FOR PROBATE
has been filed by JEFFREY
ANDREWS in the Superior
Court of California, County of
SANTA BARBARA.
THE PETITION FOR
PROBATE requests that
JEFFREY ANDREWS be
appointed as personal
representative to administer
the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the
decedent's WILL and codicils,
if any, be admitted to probate.
The WILL and any codicils are
available for examination in
the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests
authority to administer the
estate under the Independent
Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the
personal representative to
take many actions without
obtaining court approval.
Before taking certain very
important actions, however,
the personal representative
will be required to give notice
to interested persons unless
they have waived notice or
consented to the proposed
action.) The independent
administration authority will be
granted unless an interested
person files an objection to
the petition and shows good
cause why the court should
not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition
will be held in this court as
follows: 05/28/26 at 9:00AM in
Dept. SB 5 located at
STREET ADDRESS: 1100
ANACAPA STREET;
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O.
BOX 21107, SANTA
BARBARA, CA 93121-1107
IF YOU OBJECT to the
granting of the petition, you
should appear at the hearing
and state your objections or
file written objections with the
court before the hearing. Your
appearance may be in person
or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or
a contingent creditor of the
decedent, you must file your
claim with the court and mail a
copy to the personal
representative appointed by
the court within the later of
either (1) four months from
the date of first issuance of
letters to a general personal
representative, as defined in
section 58(b) of the California
Probate Code, or (2) 60 days
from the date of mailing or
personal delivery to you of a
notice under section 9052 of
the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and
legal authority may affect your
rights as a creditor. You may
want to consult with an
attorney knowledgeable in
California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file
kept by the court. If you are a
person interested in the
estate, you may file with the
court a Request for Special
Notice (form DE-154) of the
filing of an inventory and
appraisal of estate assets or
of any petition or account as
provided in Probate Code
section 1250. A Request for
Special Notice form is
available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner
MARTIN P. AVANESIAN,
ESQ. - SBN 348994
LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY
GOULD
15233 VENTURA BLVD.,
STE. 1020
SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403
Telephone (818) 981-1760
BSC 228275
4/9, 4/16, 4/23/26
CNS-4029366#
SANTA BARBARA
INDEPENDENT
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GERTRUDE B. JOHNSON No.: 26PR00157
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: GERTRUDE B. JOHNSON
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 5/28/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Santa Barbara-Anacapa Division.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/30/2026 by Monica Buentostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Ian M. Fisher; PRICE POSTEL & PARMA LLP 200 E. Carrillo St. Ste 400, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-962-0011
Published: Apr 9, 16, 23 2026.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DIANNE LYNN SMYTH No.: 26PR00058
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DIANNE LYNN SMYTH
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: GREGORY W. CANNADAY in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): GREGORY W. CANNADAY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 5/28/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101.Anacapa Division.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 4/02/2026 by Monica Buentostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Charles M. Oxton; 1220 State Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-963-2011
Published: Apr 9, 16, 23 2026.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO
ADMINISTER ESTATE
OF ORION KEITH RAY
Case No. 26PR00168
To all heirs, beneficiaries,
creditors, contingent creditors,
and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the
will or estate, or both, of
ORION KEITH RAY
A PETITION FOR
PROBATE has been filed by
Charlene Ann Ray in the
Superior Court of California,
County of SANTA BARBARA.
THE PETITION FOR
PROBATE requests that
Charlene Ann Ray be
appointed as personal
representative to administer
the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests
authority to administer the
estate under the Independent
Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the
personal representative to
take many actions without
obtaining court approval.
Before taking certain very
important actions, however,
the personal representative
will be required to give notice
to interested persons unless
they have waived notice or
consented to the proposed
action.) The independent
administration authority will be
granted unless an interested
person files an objection to the
petition and shows good
cause why the court should
not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the
petition will be held on May 19,
2026 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No.
SM2 located at 312 E COOK
ST BLDG E, Santa Maria CA
93456-5369.
IF YOU OBJECT to the
granting of the petition, you
should appear at the hearing
and state your objections or
file written objections with the
court before the hearing. Your
appearance may be in person
or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A
CREDITOR or a contingent
creditor of the decedent, you
must file your claim with the
court and mail a copy to the
personal representative
appointed by the court within
the later of either (1) four
months from the date of first
issuance of letters to a general
personal representative, as
defined in section 58(b) of the
California Probate Code, or (2)
60 days from the date of
mailing or personal delivery to
you of a notice under section
9052 of the California Probate
Code.
Other California statutes
and legal authority may affect
your rights as a creditor. You
may want to consult with an
attorney knowledgeable in
California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the
file kept by the court. If you are
a person interested in the
estate, you may file with the
court a Request for Special
Notice (form DE-154) of the
filing of an inventory and
appraisal of estate assets or of
any petition or account as
provided in Probate Code
section 1250. A Request for
Special Notice form is
available from the court clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
TROY WERNER ESQ
SBN 265907
GRACE LIM-AYRES ESQ
SBN 321004
THE WERNER LAW FIRM
27433 TOURNEY RD
STE 200
SANTA CLARITA CA 91355
CN126333 RAY Apr 16,23,30,
2026
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GARY MICHAEL SEBASTIAN PAQUET No.: 26PR00147
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: GARY MICHAEL SEBASTIAN PAQUET
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: BRIAN MONTGOMERY PAQUE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
THE PETITION requests that (name): BRIAN MONTGOMERY PAQUET be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 5/11/2026 AT 8:30 a.m. Dept: SM4 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 312 East Cook Street Building E Santa Maria, CA 93454. Santa Maria Cook Division.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/18/2026 by Brianna Mandujano, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Eric D Ridley; 567 W. Channel Islands Blvd. Ste. 210, Port Hueneme, CA 93041; 805-244-5291
Published: Apr 16, 23, 30 2026.